Delaware County, IN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Delaware County in IN is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,333 violent crimes and 8,909 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 86.1 per 100k residents, which is -19.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 212.1 per 100k, +29.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate86.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,333 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents166 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents207 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate30.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,360 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate212.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents8,909 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate29.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,761 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate146.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,966 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate36.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,150 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 86.1 | B | 4333 | 106.2 | -19.0% |
| Property Crime | 212.1 | D | 8909 | 163.6 | +29.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 33 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.5 | A | 166 | 3.5 | -56.5% |
| Robbery | 3.1 | A | 207 | 5.8 | -47.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 30.7 | D | 1360 | 22.3 | +38.1% |
| Burglary | 29.2 | D | 1761 | 24.0 | +21.5% |
| Larceny | 146.0 | D | 5966 | 116.4 | +25.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 36.9 | F | 1150 | 22.2 | +66.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Muncie Police Department
Muncie, IN